Sainik School Exam Guide – Subjects, Syllabus, Pattern & Cutoff

If you are planning to take the Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE), you have already made a strong move toward a disciplined and focused future. Many students and even parents get confused about what exactly comes in the exam, how tough it is, what subjects to prepare, and what cutoff they must aim for. So we are trying to explain everything in a simple way.

This guide covers the complete subjects, syllabus, exam pattern and the expected cut-off marks for AISSEE.

Understanding the AISSEE

AISSEE stands for All India Sainik School Entrance Examination. It is conducted annually by the NTA for admission to classes 6th and 9th. The exam checks your understanding, speed, logic and ability to think clearly under pressure. If students prepare properly, it is not as tough as some people say. You just need a proper direction.

Let’s break it down into parts.

For Class 6th

• Mathematics
• General Knowledge
• English
• Intelligence

Maths carries the highest weightage, and honestly, most students struggle here, not because it is hard, but because of silly mistakes. Intelligence is usually an easy mark if you practice daily.

For class 9th

• Mathematics
• English
• Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Social Science (History, Civics, Geography)
• Intelligence

Class 9th exam seems tougher, but good NCERT understanding is enough for most of the syllabus.

Syllabus Overview

We are highlighting the most important parts so you don’t waste time on extra things.

Class 6th Syllabus (Important Areas)

Mathematics

• Natural Numbers, LCM and HCF.
• Fractions and Decimal Numbers.
• Unitary Method, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest.
• Area and Perimeter, Volume of Cube and Cuboids.
• Lines and Angles, Types of Angles, Circles, Plane Figures.
• Speed and Time, Temperature, Conversion of Units, Roman Numerals.

Focus on basics. Students who know formulas but don’t know how to apply them get stuck.

General Knowledge

• Indian History, Geography, and Polity basics.
• Science topics like the Solar System, Energy, Water Cycle, and basic functions of plants/animals/humans.
• Current Affairs regarding national/international personalities, sports, and awards.
• Indian Defence System, National Symbols, and Art & Culture.

This subject is scoring if you make short notes and revise them according to the timetable.

English

• Reading Comprehension Passages.
• Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Tenses, Sentence Formation, Question Tags.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Confusing Words, Idioms and Phrases.

Try reading small articles daily in the newspaper.

Intelligence

• Analogies (mathematical, verbal, and picture-based).
• Series and Sequences (number and letter).
• Pattern recognition and completion.
• Coding, Decoding, and Classification.
• Familial Relations (Blood Relations) and Direction Sense.

Make a “think out of the box” approach in IQ.

Class 9th Syllabus (Important Areas)

Class 9th is tough, and its syllabus is tough, but if you make a plan and study, it is easy.

Mathematics

• Rational Numbers, Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots.
• Linear Equations in One Variable, Algebraic Expressions and Identities, Factorisation.
• Understanding Quadrilaterals, Triangles (Angle Sum Property, Pythagoras' Theorem), Area and Perimeter, Volumes and Surface Areas.
• Comparing Quantities (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Discount), Direct & Inverse Proportions.
• Data Handling (Bar/Line Graphs, Pie Chart), Probability, Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode), Time and Work.

English

• Reading Comprehension Passages, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement/Formation.
• Grammar: Prepositions, Articles, Types of Verbs/Sentences, Tense forms, Narration, Voices, Subject-Verb Agreement.
• Vocabulary: Antonyms, Synonyms, Confusing Words, Idioms and Phrases, Correct Spellings.

Science

• Fossil Fuels (Coal and Petroleum), Combustion and Flame, Chemical Effects of Electric Current.
• Cell Structure and Function, Reproduction in Plants and Animals, Reaching the Age of Adolescence.
• Force, Friction, and Pressure, Sound, Reflection of Light, Stars and the Solar System.
• Metals and Non-Metals, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Conservation of Plants and Animals.

Social Science

• History: Revolt of 1857, Freedom Fighters/Movements, British Rule, Social and Caste Reforms.
• Geography: Resources (Land, Soil, Water, Minerals), Agriculture, Industries, Natural Vegetation/Wildlife.
• Civics: Indian Constitution, Law and Social Justice, Judiciary, Panchayat System, Local Self-Government.

Intelligence

• Analogies (Mathematical & Verbal), Series and Sequences.
• Pattern Recognition (Spatial and Mathematical), Classification, Coding-Decoding.
• Familial Relations (Blood Relations), Visual Reasoning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

AISSEE Exam Pattern

Many students prepare well but still don’t score high because they don’t understand the pattern. That’s why doing mock tests is so important.

Class 6 Pattern

• Maths: 50 questions, 150 Marks
• Intelligence: 25 questions, 50 Marks
• English: 25 questions, 50 marks
• GK: 25 questions, 50 marks.

Total: 125 questions, 300 marks.

There is no negative marking, which is a big advantage.

Class 9th Pattern

• Maths: 50 questions, 200 marks
• English: 25 questions, 50 marks
• Science: 25 questions, 50 marks
• Social Science: 25 questions, 50 marks
• Intelligence: 25 questions, 50 marks

Total: 150 questions, 400 marks.

Maths carries approx. Half weightage in both classes, so students have to practice Maths the most to qualify for the entrance.

Final Tips for Students:

Focus more on Maths and Intelligence, as they are the subjects that give the maximum marks.

Keep practising previous year papers.

Do not skip revision. Most mistakes happen because of overconfidence.

Stay healthy. Long study hours with no sleep will not help you.

Don’t fear the exam. Many students clear it every year with smart preparation.

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